Join us on one of these outings to explore and care for our island. Please note the level of hiking proficiency and round-trip mileage for each hike. Pack rain gear, sufficient water for duration of hike, lunch, hat, shoes with a good grip. No sandals or flip-flops. Participants must sign a liability waiver. Requested donation for hikes: $1 from Sierra Club members and participants under 18. $5 for non-members. You can sign up to become a member on the outing.
Outings Classifications: (C) Conservation/Interpretive (E)Educational (F) Family/Fun (S) Service.
We welcome children on hikes depending on age of child and difficulty of outing at the discretion of hike leader. Under age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Note to visitors to Kaua'i: If leaving messages for outings leaders to call you back, please provide a local Hawaii number to avoid long distance charges to our volunteer leaders. Mahalo for your consideration.
Women are advised not to camp or hike in remote areas alone on Kaua'i for safety reasons.
Note web site and newsletter editors: We invite you to spread the word about any of these outings except for those stating "For Sierra Club members only" such as the hikes within National Tropical Botanical Gardens per our agreement with them. Mahalo! We appreciate your support.
Want to become a Sierra Club outings leader? Please email dalton@aloha.net to find out how much fun you could be having!
SIERRA CLUB KAUA'I GROUP OUTINGS 2012
Sat Mar 3 Jewel of Koke'e, Strenuous/7 miles. (C/E) Spectacular hike through forest of Koke'e, Black Pipe Trail, Canyon Trail, Po'omau Canyon Lookout. Cross over Waipo'o Falls for view of Waimea Canyon to the ocean. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sun Mar 4 Anini Beach Walk and Clean Up/ Easy/North Shore/1 mile (S/C/F) Walk along the beautiful, tranquil shores of Anini Beach and clean up on the way back. Possible swim at end. Karen Tilley 821-8008
Mon Mar 5 Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Conservation Service Project. East Side/strenuous/4 miles. (S/C) Tend to endangered native plants in their habitat and enjoy an almost full moon walk. Sierra Club members only.
Bob Nishek 346-0476
Sat Mar10 Moalepe-Kuilau-Moalepe Trails/East side/Moderate/ 4.25 miles. (E/F) An opportunity to walk both trails with pleasant mountain views. Kathy Valier 826-7302
Sat Mar 17 Sierra Club and Surfrider team up for a Beach Clean Up. Do something green for St. Patrick's Day.(S/C) South Nukoli`i Beach/Easy 1/4 mile. Drive into Kaua`i Beach Resort on makai side of highway north of Hana'maulu. Go through their tree tunnel and at end turn right onto a road leading to the beach. Look for Sierra Club and Surfrider signs. Gloves, bags, snacks and cold water will be provided. Starts at 9 AM. Jeff Vesci 755-5587
Sun Mar 18 Maha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/ 4 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Also visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Chance to see whales this time of year. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Wed Mar 21 Donkey Beach (Kuna Bay) to Anahola Beach Coastal Walk. East Shore/moderately strenuous/5 miles. (E/F) Walk along a wild coastline, yet untouched by any development. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sat Mar 24 Berry Flat Trail, Koke'e/easy-moderate 3.5 miles, (C/F). Lush forested hike through sugi pine and redwood groves. Denny Jackson and Erica Watson 647-0727
Monday, April2 Waimea Canyon Road Clean Up/Easy/ 2 miles.(S) Afternoon clean up of Sierra Club's adopted highway requires a little over an hour. Please help keep the gateway to Waimea Canyon litter-free. Bob Nishek at 346-0476.
Friday, April 6 Maha'ulepu Sunset to Full Moon Walk/South Shore/ Moderate/3 Miles. (C/E/F) Start out in the afternoon from Shipwreck Beach for a spectacular coastal walk to Maha'ulepu. Enjoy the sunset and a full moon over the glistening ocean. We'll shuttle cars to make this a leisurely one way hike. Bill Snyder 652-1718
Saturday, April 7 Kalalau to Space Rock/ North shore/ strenuous/ 7 miles (C/E)Panoramic views of our famed NaPali coastline to the high point on the Kalalau trail. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Saturday, April 14 Alakai Swamp/Koke'e/West side/Very strenuous/7 miles. (C/E/F)Mountain rain forest (not a swamp) rising 4,500 feet above the ocean. See primeval habitat for a variety of native plants and birds made accessible with the construction of boardwalks Sierra Club helped create. 4 wheel drives needed to carpool to trail head. Bob Greene 245-9280
Saturday, April 21 EARTH WEEKEND HIKE: Honopu Trail/Koke'e/Strenuous/5 miles. (E/F) Hike through native forest onto a ridge with spectacular views of Honopu Beach and Valley and along Na Pali. Kathy Valier 826-7302
Sunday, April 22 EARTH DAY BEACH CLEAN UP at Kealia Beach. (C/S) Freeing beaches of litter is about more than just making a beach attractive. It also protects the marine and other wildlife, the reef, and ocean. Will you please help? Meet at Kealia Beach at 10:30AM by lifeguard station. We'll supply gloves, bags and refreshments. Mahalo! Vivian Hager 652-3234
Monday, April 23 Nonou (Sleeping Giant) Conservation Service Project. (C/S) East Side/strenuous/4 miles. Tend to endangered native plants in their habitat and enjoy a full moon walk. Sierra Club members only. Bob Nishek 346-0476
Saturday, April 28 Powerline Trail/North Shore--East Side/Strenuous/9 miles. (F) A chance to walk the entire Powerline Trail from Princeville to Wailua with beautiful stream valleys, mountain and waterfall views along the way by shuttling cars. Ken Fasig 346-1229
Sunday, April 29 Maha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/3 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Monday, April 30 National Tropical Botanical Gardens Moonlight Walk & Service Project. South Side/Moderate/2 miles. (C/E/S) Hike and learn about propagation of native plants in lovely gardens. Sierra Club members only. We'll offer 2 hours of volunteer help in the Gardens. Bob Nishek 346-0476
Saturday, May 5 Maha'ulepu Beach Clean Up South Shore (C/E/S/F) Sierra Club, Malama Maha'ulepu & Surfrider team up to keep this majestic beach looking pristine and beautiful. Follow Poipu Road past the Grand Hyatt where it becomes a dirt road. Drive to T-intersection and turn right. Continue to parking area and look for banners. Beach clean up starts at 9AM and takes 2 - 3 hours depending on the number of participants. Afterward, relax and enjoy the newly-cleaned beach. Bring hat and water. Bags, gloves & refreshments provided. Judy Dalton 246-9067
Saturday, May 12 "Get Dirty" Campaign - Service Project. (S) Check this site later and call leader for project location and details. Jane Schmitt and Judy Dalton 246-9067
Sunday, May 13 Kuilau Ridge Trail / East side /3 miles. (E/F) Glorious mountain and valley views and ever-present bird-songs along this trail. Great reward for moderate effort. Vivian Hager 652-3234
Sunday, May 20 Ma ha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/3 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Saturday, May 26 Kohua Ridge Trail/ Koke'e/Strenuous5 miles. (E/F) Dazzling views of Waimea Canyon from the other side that few people ever see; plus stunning views of Koaie and Po'omau Canyons. Bob Greene 245-9280
Saturday, June 2 Kalepa Ridge/Strenuous /East side/8 miles (F) Enjoy sweeping coastal and valley views along the ridge which continues the Sleeping Giant range from Wailua River to Hanama`ulu. Bob Greene 245-9280
Sunday, June 3 Maha'ulepu Sunset to Full Moon Walk/South Shore/ Moderate/3 Miles. (C/E/F) Start out in the afternoon from Shipwreck Beach for a spectacular coastal walk to Maha'ulepu. Enjoy the sunset and a full moon over the glistening ocean. We'll shuttle cars to make this a leisurely one way hike. Judy Dalton 246-9067
Saturday, June 16 Ho'opi'i Falls/ East Side/3 miles/moderate. Lovely forest trail along a river leading to two beautiful waterfalls. A real treat! Bob Greene 245-9280
Sunday, June 17 Maha'ulepu/South Shore/moderate/3 miles. (C/E/F) Spectacular coastal walk with stunning views. Visit the fantastic sinkhole/cave archeological site. Allan Rachap 212-3108
Saturday, June 23 Pihea trail/ Koke'e/ strenuous/ 8 miles (C/E) Fabulous views into Kalalau valley and part way into Alakai swamp, ending at Kawaikoi stream. Jane Schmitt 826-6105
Saturday, June 30 Beach Clean Up and Walk. We'll clean up the beach on the walk out and stroll back enjoying its beauty. Meet by pier at Black Pot Beach at 10:30AM. We'll supply bags, gloves and refreshments. Vivian Hager 652-3234
